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#89: Philip Bahoshy: UAE-Saudi ecosystems, M&A drought and venture capital predictions!
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I sat down with Philip Bahoshy, founder of MAGNiTT, for a no-holds-barred conversation on the realities of the startup world. We unpack the "Startup Valley of Death," exploring why founders fail, when to quit, and how to navigate burnout.
Philip dives into M&A challenges, scarce exits, and the rising role of secondary transactions and IPO readiness. He also highlights scaling hurdles in fragmented markets, the talent crunch, and UAE-Saudi ecosystem dynamics. With sharp predictions for 2025—AI’s rise, more IPOs, and deeper ties with Southeast Asia—this episode offers critical insights for founders and investors navigating today’s uncertain venture landscape.
00:00:00 Introduction and opening remarks
00:01:32 The MENA startup ecosystem in 2024
00:05:53 Building connections and networking tips
00:19:57 Magnitt 2024 wrap up: Analyzing the data
00:33:03 The ripple effect of economic changes
00:34:09 Mega deals and their impact
00:35:25 Investment trends in Saudi Arabia and UAE
00:36:21 Challenges in late stage investments
00:37:51 Shift to early stage investments
00:37:59 Role of sovereign entities in VC fundraising
00:38:37 Interest rates and angel investments
00:39:24 Return of early stage investments
00:48:24 VC model and incentives
00:51:27 Exits and ecosystem development
01:09:25 Challenges in the MENA region
01:11:34 Early stage investments and accelerator programs
01:12:08 Challenges in banking and regulatory environments
01:12:41 International competition and opportunities
01:14:18 Industry disruptions: Fintech and Logistics
01:17:37 IPO trends and exit strategies
01:31:42 Government incentives and regional strategies
01:47:40 Data industry and future predictions
01:52:20 Conclusion and final thoughts
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Philip dives into M&A challenges, scarce exits, and the rising role of secondary transactions and IPO readiness. He also highlights scaling hurdles in fragmented markets, the talent crunch, and UAE-Saudi ecosystem dynamics. With sharp predictions for 2025—AI’s rise, more IPOs, and deeper ties with Southeast Asia—this episode offers critical insights for founders and investors navigating today’s uncertain venture landscape.
00:00:00 Introduction and opening remarks
00:01:32 The MENA startup ecosystem in 2024
00:05:53 Building connections and networking tips
00:19:57 Magnitt 2024 wrap up: Analyzing the data
00:33:03 The ripple effect of economic changes
00:34:09 Mega deals and their impact
00:35:25 Investment trends in Saudi Arabia and UAE
00:36:21 Challenges in late stage investments
00:37:51 Shift to early stage investments
00:37:59 Role of sovereign entities in VC fundraising
00:38:37 Interest rates and angel investments
00:39:24 Return of early stage investments
00:48:24 VC model and incentives
00:51:27 Exits and ecosystem development
01:09:25 Challenges in the MENA region
01:11:34 Early stage investments and accelerator programs
01:12:08 Challenges in banking and regulatory environments
01:12:41 International competition and opportunities
01:14:18 Industry disruptions: Fintech and Logistics
01:17:37 IPO trends and exit strategies
01:31:42 Government incentives and regional strategies
01:47:40 Data industry and future predictions
01:52:20 Conclusion and final thoughts
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PLEASE SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK HERE
NEW TO CONVERSATIONS WITH LOULOU?
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